UK boy's name
Zakarya
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "God remembers".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zakarya is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zakarya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2493, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 8 births.
This profile covers 52 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 1996 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 52 living people in the UK are called Zakarya. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zakarya ranked #2493 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 8 boys were registered as Zakarya.
- • About 52 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zakarya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2493
2021
Births in 2021
8
Latest year
Peak year
2008
8 births
Estimated living
52
2026
Meaning
What does Zakarya mean?
The name Zakarya originates from the Hebrew name Zechariah, which comes from the roots "zakar" meaning "to remember" and "Yah" referring to God. It signifies "God has remembered" or "the remembered of the Lord." The name gained prominence in the Middle Eastern region and has Arabic, Persian, and Turkish variations.
Zakarya is derived from the Biblical prophet Zechariah, who lived in the 6th century BCE. He was one of the twelve minor prophets of the Hebrew Bible, and his book is included in the Old Testament. Zechariah's prophetic ministry is recorded in the Book of Zechariah, where he encouraged the people of Judah to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem after their return from Babylonian exile.
In the Quran, the story of Zakarya (Zechariah) is mentioned in several chapters. He is described as a righteous prophet who was granted a son, Yahya (John the Baptist), despite his old age and his wife's barrenness. This event is considered a miracle and a testament to God's power.
Some notable historical figures who bore the name Zakarya include:
1. Zakariya al-Razi (854-925 CE), a Persian polymath, philosopher, and prominent figure in the Islamic Golden Age, known for his contributions to medicine, chemistry, and philosophy.
2. Zakariya al-Qazwini (1203-1283 CE), an Arab writer, geographer, and Islamic scholar who wrote extensively on cosmography, geography, and natural history.
3. Zakariya ibn Muhammad al-Qazwini (1203-1283 CE), an Arab writer, geographer, and Islamic scholar, best known for his work "Aja'ib al-makhluqat wa ghara'ib al-mawjudat" (The Wonders of Creation and the Marvels of Existing Things).
4. Zakariya Yahya ibn Mahmud al-Kazwini (1275-1348 CE), a Persian astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the development of astronomy in the Islamic world.
5. Zakariya al-Ansari (1420-1520 CE), a renowned Sunni Islamic scholar and jurist from Egypt, known for his works on Islamic jurisprudence and legal theory.
The name Zakarya has been used across various cultures and regions, reflecting its rich historical and religious significance. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Hebrew language, and it has been carried on through various forms in the Middle Eastern and Islamic traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zakarya over time
The chart below shows babies named Zakarya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Zakarya, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2021, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zakarya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zakarya was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2493 | 8 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3807 | 23 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3530 | 17 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2357 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Zakarya
- Zachary 29,362
- Zak 9,988
- Zain 7,620
- Zac 7,272
- Zack 7,101
- Zakariya 5,447
- Zach 4,754
- Zayn 4,326
- Zachariah 3,234
- Zion 3,141
- Zane 2,818
- Zayd 2,609
FAQ
Zakarya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zakarya in the UK right now?
In 2021, Zakarya was ranked #2493 for boys in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Zakarya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 8 babies registered as Zakarya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zakarya?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "God remembers".
How many people are called Zakarya in the UK?
A total of 52 babies have been registered as Zakarya across the 11 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.